Sugarbha, Su-garbha: 1 definition
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Sugarbha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaSugarbha (सुगर्भ) refers to one of the sixteen varieties of “rats” (Ākhu or Mūṣika), according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā seems to consider rat poison as the next powerful one, seriously affecting human beings. Kāśyapa gives antidotes for the 16 varieties of rats (e.g., Sugarbha). The author follows this up with certain general instructions in tackling poisons.
Symptoms of Sugarbha: Discolourisation, foul smell, lethargy, itching and headache.
Treatment (Antidote) of Sugarbha: Powdered root of Vyāghrānta, turmeric, leaf and root of Kapittha must be made into a paste with urine and applied externally and also drunk. Fumigation to be done with the sprouts of Vyāghrānta. Food prescribed with ghee.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Garbha, Cu, Shu.
Ends with: Vasugarbha.
Full-text: Shirogada, Vyaghranta, Kapitthadala, Vyaghrantamula, Kapitthamula, Akhu.
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